Issue ID | 1546957 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11187068 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 14/03/19 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine fire!! While travelling down highway passenger noticed sparks left rear of car. Pulled over to check car, lifted hood engine was on fire. Driving normal rate of speed in normal conditions. No collision or accident involved. Travelling us-71 south in vernon county missouri incident number 190140035. Fire department put fire out. Car towed to tcb towing and auto service 205 n barrett st nevada mo 64772 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | INDEPENDENCE, MO |
VIN pattern | 5XYKTCA60EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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